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Article: Tribute to a generation: World War II Memorial nears completion
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- Army
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- November 1, 2003
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They fought on foreign shores, flew through enemy skies and risked their lives to liberate the world. Now the veterans of World War II are awaiting their own tribute in the shadow of the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. The National World War II Memorial is nearing completion and should be ready for its dedication in May 2004 on the National Mall.
The memorial is clearly visible from vantage points around the Mall. The 56 pillars, which represent the states and territories of the United States during World War II, and the north and south arches, which represent the Atlantic and Pacific theaters, are almost completed.
There is a sense of urgency in completing ...